After conducting a thorough existing conditions analysis, the project team has recommended four potential alternatives (options) for investment in transit across the corridor. The options are:
A) - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Light: Invest in a new BRT Light route on an east-west corridor (similar to a MAX line in Kansas City, MO, such as the Troost or Prospect MAX).
● Location of stops: New route would have a stop every quarter-mile
● Frequency of transit: New route would come approximately every 20 minutes
● Costs: Approximately $7 million per mile for construction; $172 per hour of service for operations
B) - Bus Rapid Transit: Invest in a new Bus Rapid Transit route, a higher frequency route with longer stop spacing that operates in a dedicated travel lane, allowing it to move faster.
● Location of stops: New route would have a stop every one-third to two-thirds of a mile
● Frequency of transit: New route would come approximately every 8-10 minutes
● Costs: Approximately $11 million per mile for construction; $172 per hour of service for operations
C) - Streetcar: Invest in a new streetcar route, a rail-based transit option that operates on fixed tracks and typically runs at street level in mixed traffic. This mode often attracts additional economic development, but it also requires more substantial upfront infrastructure than bus-based services.
● Location of stops: New route would have a stop every one-third to two-thirds of a mile
● Frequency of transit: New route would come approximately every 10-15 minutes
● Costs: Approximately $125 million per mile for construction; $365 per hour of service for operations
D) - No Additional Investment: Move forward with currently planned changes in the project area, but make no additional investment in transit or redevelopment.
● Location of stops: Unchanged
● Frequency of transit: Unchanged
● Costs: No additional cost